In part one of this conversation, we are diving deep into the topic of active surrender. What does it mean to surrender? Why can’t we stop trying to control our lives? Why is trusting God so hard when He calls us to surrender our problems to Him? If you’re naturally a control freak and find […]
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Tired of the holiday hustle this Christmas and looking for more connection with God as you celebrate the holidays with family and friends? Many of us look forward to the holiday season as a chance to discover Christmas joy, but often find ourselves swept up in the busyness and hustle. That can create a mindset […]
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Managing grief during the holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving is especially hard since the holidays are a time of family celebrations and of making memories. In this best-of episode today’s guest Nancy Hicks and I have an honest conversation about how to mentally prepare for the holidays when we’re walking through grief, including how […]
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Do you struggle with perfectionism? Many of us wonder, “How can you be your best without getting tangled into the perfectionist mindset?” As a recovering perfectionist myself I understand that challenge between being a goal setter and natural leader and not allowing the perfectionist mindset to take over. My guest today, Becky Keife, and I […]
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Have you ever found yourself in an emotional funk? I know I have. How are we supposed to manage our emotions when we feel discouraged, like everyone around us is annoying and life feels untameable? When we’re in an emotional funk like this we want practical ways to manage our emotions to work through our […]
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How do we walk through the trials we face and come out stronger than before? We have two choices when we face life’s difficulties: We can become either better or bitter. Today our guest Connie Albers shares how she has used her difficulties as spiritual growth opportunities. We talk about how we can manage our […]
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How can we release anger and learn to walk the path to forgiveness after experiencing intense childhood trauma, such as physical and sexual abuse? Today Elishaba Doerksen shares part two of her dramatic story, this time focusing on her journey to heal and forgive her father and herself by finding God’s forgiveness, after years of […]
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How can we manage our thoughts and emotions and release anger after experiencing intense childhood trauma, such as physical and sexual abuse? Today Elishaba Doerksen shares her dramatic story of survival, courage and bravery, as well as God’s forgiveness, after years of horrific abuse from her father. NOTE: Because Elishaba shares openly about her traumatic […]
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How can we pick up the pieces again and find hope after divorce or other life-changing events? Today we are continuing our series on how to manage our thoughts and emotions while walking through life trials and big challenges. I have brought on my friend, best-selling author Tracie Miles, to talk about her divorce journey […]
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We are starting a brand new series–how to manage our mind during hard times–and today we’re talking about managing grief. How can we manage our mind through shattering loss and have hope in trials when we lose a loved one unexpectedly? Today’s guest, Lisa Appelo shares her story of suddenly becoming a widow and, as […]
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